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BOUTIQUE ADVISORY · RIYADH

Saudi market entry, executed with precision.

Shahin's Consultancy advises foreign companies and global investors entering, operating, and scaling in the Kingdom under Vision 2030.

Services

End-to-end advisory, from strategy to operations.

Six interconnected practices, delivered by operators who have shipped in the Kingdom.

Market Entry Strategy

Custom go-to-market roadmaps, entity recommendations, and partner shortlists for foreign companies entering Saudi Arabia.

Market Entry Strategy

Custom go-to-market roadmaps, entity recommendations, and partner shortlists for foreign companies entering Saudi Arabia.

Soft Landing Concierge

The first 90 days in the Kingdom — MISA license, banking, hiring, GM relocation, coordinated end-to-end.

Soft Landing Concierge

The first 90 days in the Kingdom — MISA license, banking, hiring, GM relocation, coordinated end-to-end.

Soft Landing Concierge

The first 90 days in the Kingdom — MISA license, banking, hiring, GM relocation, coordinated end-to-end.

Operations Retainer

Saudization, ZATCA, Etimad, payroll, and AI-enabled compliance under one retainer.

Operations Retainer

Saudization, ZATCA, Etimad, payroll, and AI-enabled compliance under one retainer.

Operations Retainer

Saudization, ZATCA, Etimad, payroll, and AI-enabled compliance under one retainer.

Capital & Partnerships

Selective introductions to Vision 2030 funds, government accelerators, and strategic Saudi partners.

Capital & Partnerships

Selective introductions to Vision 2030 funds, government accelerators, and strategic Saudi partners.

Capital & Partnerships

Selective introductions to Vision 2030 funds, government accelerators, and strategic Saudi partners.

Government Engagement

Stakeholder navigation across MoH, MOD, SHC, CBAHI, SFDA, and MoC, conducted on behalf of clients.

Government Engagement

Stakeholder navigation across MoH, MOD, SHC, CBAHI, SFDA, and MoC, conducted on behalf of clients.

Government Engagement

Stakeholder navigation across MoH, MOD, SHC, CBAHI, SFDA, and MoC, conducted on behalf of clients.

Sector Diligence

Pre-entry industry assessments — regulatory map, top players, public tender pipeline, vetted vendors.

Sector Diligence

Pre-entry industry assessments — regulatory map, top players, public tender pipeline, vetted vendors.

Sector Diligence

Pre-entry industry assessments — regulatory map, top players, public tender pipeline, vetted vendors.

Products

Productized intelligence for Saudi market entry.

Four products. One free, three built for institutional buyers.

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Step 01

The Saudi Playbook (free access)

Country-specific market-entry playbooks for the most active source markets — USA, UAE, Germany, UK. Free, gated download. Coming soon.

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Step 02

Saudi Quarterly Brief

Vision 2030 regulatory shifts, sector signals, and capital flows. Distilled by operators, for operators. Quarterly.

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Step 03

Saudi Business Atlas

Institutional-grade industry deep-dives. 80–120 pages per sector. Construction launches first.

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Step 04

The Saudi Investor Index

Annual flagship report. Original survey, proprietary data, foreign investor outlook.

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HOW WE WORK

Selective. Discreet. Hands-on.

We accept a limited number of mandates each year. Fit is evaluated mutually.

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Step 01

Discovery

A confidential conversation to understand fit, scope, and timing.

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Step 02

Diagnostic

A structured review of your sector, regulatory pathway, and Saudi-specific risks.

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Step 03

Delivery

Strategy, soft landing, or operations — executed with a small team of operators.

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Step 04

Continuity

Post-engagement support, retainers, and ongoing intelligence access.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED

What foreign companies ask before entering Saudi Arabia.


How long does Saudi market entry typically take?

From MISA license to operational readiness, 60–120 days depending on sector and entity structure.

How long does Saudi market entry typically take?
How long does Saudi market entry typically take?

From MISA license to operational readiness, 60–120 days depending on sector and entity structure.

Do we need a Regional Headquarters (RHQ)?
Do we need a Regional Headquarters (RHQ)?
Do we need a Regional Headquarters (RHQ)?
Can we own 100% of our Saudi entity?
Can we own 100% of our Saudi entity?
Can we own 100% of our Saudi entity?
How do you work with foreign companies?
How do you work with foreign companies?
How do you work with foreign companies?
What sectors do you specialize in?
What sectors do you specialize in?
What sectors do you specialize in?
Do you charge for initial consultations?
Do you charge for initial consultations?
Do you charge for initial consultations?

Contact

Considering Saudi market entry? Start with a conversation.

Write to the House — confidential, with no obligation.

“Shahin’s read on the Saudi market was sharp and genuinely practical. Their guidance helped us position AINQA’s healthcare platform with confidence and move faster on the ground.”

Kanagasingam Kathirkama Thamby, CEO of AINQA
Kanagasingam Kathirkama Thamby, CEO of AINQA

Kanagasingam Kathirkama Thamby

CEO, AINQA

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A boutique advisory built on operator experience and quiet relationships.

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Ready to start? We are.

A boutique advisory built on operator experience and quiet relationships.

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Trusted, Direct Access

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Confidential